Santee Cooper help in April

[TNbasser]

Hi guys, East TN boy here who's planning a trip to Santee in mid April with a group of guys from church. None of us have been on the lake since about 15 yrs ago. We're staying in Taw Caw creek. Can any of y'all help us out with patterns,locations, baits etc. for that time of year. Any help would be greatly appreciated. I can help anyone with lakes in my area if needed.
Thanks,
David

[blackmax135]

Am I the best person to give advice for this lake? Probably not! but i have been there many times and have pulled out some good bags. First thing you need to know about the lake is do not go flying across the lake just anywhere because it is loaded with big stumps.  Santee can be tuff but april can be a time of year it will shine, make your way to the backs of all the pockets in tawcaw .  You cant go wrong with flipping a jig but if you have trouble with a jig go back to a spinner bait or wacky rigged sinko (wich is my favorite cause it catches fish and is easy to use) around the cypress trees (being if the lake is not low).  What all will you be fishing for?  In my experience and many others the fish change from day to day so don't be afraid to mix it up a little cause you have a chance at catching your PB in this lake in other words do not stick to one thing.  Ill be fishing a tournament out of tawcaw the first weekend of April and if I remember ill try to report something back to you.

[KHNC]

They will most likely be done with the spawn, if that is what  you are expecting to target. Last time i went ,first weekend in April, two years ago, empty beds everywhere. I was in the lower section of the upper lake. As mentioned, it is very dangerous and not very well marked. After two days, me and my son packed up and went to Murray for our last day of fishing. Bass were all over the banks, and we really hammered them on wacky rigs and frogs. Murray is also very easy to navigate and find fish in april. I would go there instead.